Christopher Russell<\/strong> landed his first lead role for Hallmark Channel<\/a> in 2014\u2019s Midnight Masquerade<\/em> \u2014 and he has continued to woo viewers with his movie charm.<\/p>\n Even when Russell, 40, isn\u2019t the main star, he knows how to pull an audience\u2019s attention. That was true in The Mistletoe Secret <\/em>where his character, Sterling, competes with Tyler Hynes<\/strong>\u2019 Alex for the girl. Hynes, 37, joked in November 2019 to My Devotional Thoughts<\/em><\/a> that Russell is \u201cmuch better-looking\u201d and has \u201cmore muscle in his bicep than I do in my entire body,\u201d so fans picking his character to win wouldn\u2019t surprise him.<\/p>\n Russell poked fun at his bromance with Hynes in February 2020, telling the same outlet<\/a>, \u201cYeah, he\u2019s got a crush on me.\u201d He clarified that he was \u201ckidding,\u201d but noted that the actors \u201chad one of those rare opportunities\u201d in the movie to create a \u201cpretty solid story between the two male costars.\u201d<\/p>\n When it comes to Russell\u2019s 2023 Hallmark holiday movie<\/a>, The Secret Gift of Christmas<\/em>, he teased it\u2019ll be more traditional in some ways. \u201cWith this movie, I want viewers to feel connected to family. I want them to have a warm, fuzzy feeling,\u201d he told Digital Journal<\/em><\/a> on Thursday, December 14. \u201cI want them to feel the joy of Christmas, and I want them to feel happy and in peace, and maybe have a sense of hope that there is some good in the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n The Secret Gift of Christmas<\/em> premieres on Hallmark Channel Friday, December 15, at 8 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n Scroll down to learn more about Russell:<\/p>\n The Where Your Heart Belongs<\/em> actor is married to Tailor James<\/strong>, a model. The couple have been together for nearly two decades. \u201c14 years later and my heart still skips a beat when you walk in the room,\u201d Russell gushed via Instagram<\/a> in February 2018. \u201cHappy anniversary to the #loveofmylife #loveatfirstsight #soulmate.\u201d<\/p>\n Russell shares two children with James, a daughter born in April 2013 and a son born in October 2015. \u201cI love you three bigger than the thing that\u2019s bigger than the universe!\u201d the actor wrote via Instagram<\/a> in June 2020, sharing a snap with his family.<\/p>\n The Canadian actor appeared in his first Hallmark film, Catch a Christmas Star<\/em>, in 2013. Russell has since starred in more than 15 rom-coms for the network. He can occasionally be seen on UPtv and Lifetime. Russell has also popped up on Great American Family, starring in 2023\u2019s Peppermint and Postcards<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Russell\u2019s biggest TV credits include Flashpoint<\/em>, Star Trek: Discovery<\/em>, Dirk Gently\u2019s Holistic Detective Agency<\/em>, UnREAL<\/em>, Van Helsing<\/em> and Day of the Dead<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cI love decorating the tree with my family, all the classic Christmas hits playing as we sort through the ornaments, some of which date back to mine and my wife\u2019s childhood and watching the joy and excitement in our children\u2019s faces,\u201d Russell told Lapalme<\/em><\/a> magazine in December 2021. \u201cChristmas Eve is probably my all-time favorite. The anticipation of Santa Clause\u2019s arrival, sitting by the fire, watching the original Grinch<\/em> or Love Actually<\/em>. I\u2019m a big Christmas fan<\/a>. I\u2019d keep the tree up year-round if I had my way.\u201d<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Russell\u2019s go-to Hallmark partner is Cindy Busby<\/strong><\/a>. The pair first worked together in UPtv\u2019s 2016 holiday film, A Puppy for Christmas<\/em>. They have since teamed for three Hallmark projects: 2020\u2019s Love in the Forecast<\/em>, 2021\u2019s Chasing Waterfalls <\/em>and 2022\u2019s Warming Up to You<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cCindy Busby is the best,\u201d Russell told Digital Journal<\/em><\/a> in May 2022. \u201cWe first worked together six years ago on A Puppy for Christmas<\/em>, where I played Todd, the mean ex-boyfriend. We clicked right away since we have very complementary personalities. \u2026 She is a barrel of laughs, that\u2019s for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n1. Is Christopher Russell Single? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/div>2. Does Christopher Russell Have Any Kids? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/div>3. Is Christopher Russell Only on Hallmark Channel?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/div>4. What Is Christopher Russell\u2019s Favorite Holiday Tradition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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5. Which Hallmark Actress Has Christopher Russell Worked With Most?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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